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- 74% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe
"Felt true to size". - 50% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe
"Felt wider than marked". - 76% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe had
"Moderate arch support".
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| 74% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size" 50% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt wider than marked" 76% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Moderate arch support"
 Customer Rating/Review
Vans Authentic Core Classics
Number of reviews: 257
Average customer ratings:
Overall:
Comfort: Look: 

 2008-08-21 19:25:36 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
from California
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: No arch support
Good fit - My son is very pleased and I am happy that it ran true to size. They look and feel great as long as you are looking for a casual shoe.
 2008-08-10 14:47:55 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
Angela
from Jersey City, NJ
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Love these shoes! These are really great shoes. I have been trying to find something I love as much as Converse, and I think I have. They are super comfortable and cute!
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Converse
 2008-07-23 08:43:41 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
Nadine
from NYC
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
My favorite -
Always wear these shoes. Love them so much... not much else to say except theyre the best...classic.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Simple, Converse, Tretorn
 2008-07-22 14:48:48 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
from New York, NY
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Love these Vans!
My Husband loved these Vans. They are a great style and very comfortable. He had to exchange the 1st pair for a larger size, so they may run a little small. The good news is that Zappos has such a great exchange policy! Thanks!
 2008-07-21 19:29:46 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
from St Albans, Vermont
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Core Classics -
This shoe was pretty good. It has amazing grip and good board control. It can be really comfortable, but you have to tie and untie them every time you take them off. They skate good, but they wear out fast. If these were cheaper, they'd be a good buy.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: TNT 2
 2008-07-19 17:48:00 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
Phat P
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: No arch support
Perfect everything shoe -
Very comfortable. I feel a little like Mr. Rogers: I come home from work (singing) and take off my dress shoes and put these on.
 2008-07-18 21:02:33 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
G M
from San Jo, Cali
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: No arch support
Most common shoe you will ever see -
These shoes are pretty good looking, but for skating they need to be broken in. And after they get broken in, they get holes in the stitching. So that leaves about a month until full complete blow out. The flick area is so thin that on mine it wore down to the sole and theyre not very comfy either until broken in, but they still look cool, even though they feel weird to skate.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Half Cabs cuz they look cool, but are thicker.
 2008-07-18 07:58:13 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
Stefano
from Miami Beach, FL
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: No arch support
Great shoes, great service!
I ordered them on another site; after 3 days I got a notice that they were out of stock and couldn't tell me when they'd get the shoe. I cancelled and placed the order with Zappos. I opted for regular shipping and they upgraded me to the fastest one they have; got the shoes within a couple of days. Awesome, couldn't have been a better experience!
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: All classic Vans
 2008-07-16 05:17:04 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
from Louisville, KY
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Great comfort and fit -
I've worn Vans every day for the past three years. I really like the all black shoe because they can be worn with a suit and it doesn't look like your wearing "tennis" shoes!
 2008-07-15 19:00:25 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
Jay A
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: No arch support
Sweet!
The shoes are so sick.
But they gave me a blister on my foot.
But its all good they're still hot.
Looks good with pants and long socks.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Nike SB!
 2008-07-14 13:52:16 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
B, S
from Boulder, Colorado
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: No arch support
Good looking, but a bit uncomfortable -
These shoes look great, especially for the summer, but as a warning, they are a bit uncomfortable barefoot (particularly around the heel). After only walking a few blocks without socks, my heels literally started bleeding. Cool shoes, but definitely wear some socks.
 2008-07-13 14:23:58 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
Mike B
from Newnan, GA
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Better than expected -
Delivery was fast. Cost was reasonable. The shoe fits great and looks great. If you have wide feet, this is the shoe for you. I like my shoes so much I don't want to get them dirty outside. I don't wear them when the weather is rainy.
 2008-07-11 12:39:50 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
Jdean
from Milwaukee, WI
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Wow -
Considering the fact that I have really large feet, I was amazed I was able to find a pair as good as these. Getting used to canvas shoes was interesting as I've never owned a pair, but after the initial adjustment, it was comfy and durable.
 2008-06-14 10:07:18 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
Brian
from Dallas, TX
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Great classic shoe -
These shoes cannot be beat for simplicity combined with comfort. I will continue to buy them again and again!
 2008-06-12 08:44:07 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
from Lake Tahoe, California
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: No arch support
Black on black -
These are old school style black on black Vans. They are exactly what you would expect from Vans. I love em... and they are perfect for work.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Any other Vans
 2008-06-04 06:21:48 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
Paul
from New York
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: No arch support
Summer Classic -
I bought these shoes as comfy summer sneaks or to wear with jeans going out, and for that they're perfect. They're super comfy, look good with jeans, khakis, and shorts and they feel good with or without socks. I guess I could've ordered a half a size bigger and gotten away with it, but the 11s feel OK until about the 4th or 5th mile for the day. Other than that, the true white sneaks are tough to keep clean. I spent about 4 hours trying to get them back to their original pure white look. I've heard the best is white shoe polish - live and learn. But for the price, once these things get too beat up to be my "clean sneaks" I'll buy another pair and use the old ones for loungin'. And of course, Zappos is the best.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Puma Suede
 2008-05-26 03:59:10 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
Kris
from Chicago suburb
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Arch: No arch support
Paper thin -
I am very disappointed in the quality of this shoe. They are paper thin and are not the Vans quality I am used to. If it wasn't such a pain to return items these shoes would be out of my house.
 2008-05-13 15:16:21 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
from Queens, NY
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Get it.
This sneaker has classic styling that will never go out of fashion. Van's Authentic is best for hanging out etc., not so much for skating. If you skate them you will have holes in them within' two sessions. This doesn't mean that it's not a great shoe for skating; it has great grip and board feel, and as far as ankle support...a wise man once said that the higher (more ankle support) a sneaker has, the more likely your ankle is to roll because it's 'tricked' into thinking that there is more support therefore it doesn't hold up the same that it (your ankle) would with a lower profile shoe. Keep in mind that all Vans look best when the outer sole is rubbed down and broken in. For what it's worth, this is a very hip shoe for men and women that you're sure to turn heads with.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Vans Rowley Classics, Emerica Leo Romero
 2008-05-07 16:55:36 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
Chad
from Salt Lake City
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: No arch support
Vans' Saves the Day!!!!
I am so glad that someone still is interested in making a traditional canvas deck shoe!!!!!! My feet find summer unbearable without these nice dry type shoes. Since my two white and one black pair have arrived, I have worn a pair every day!!!! If they quit being made, please let me know so I can stock up for about... 30 years!!!!!
 2008-05-04 18:04:02 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
Blue M
from SE Michigan
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked Shoe Arch: No arch support
Close, but no cigar -
I once had a pair of off white shoes that looked like this, that finally wore out. This is close in appearance. I have an average width foot with a high instep. These are too wide. I wouldn't recommend these and I have other Vans that I like.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Jack Purcells.
 2008-05-04 09:07:49 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
Chris P
from California
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Buying shoes online from Zappos -
This company is awesome. Free shipping and the shoes were here in I think two days. Wow, and the fact that they pay the shipping to return if you happen to order the wrong size or color or whatever. No other company does that. Best online experience ever. I will be back next time I need shoes. Great job Zappos.
 2008-05-02 07:13:43 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
Dean
from Sonoma County, California
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked Shoe Arch: No arch support
The Perfect Shoe -
I've always had a tough time buying shoes, since I wear a size 13 and have extraordinarily wide feet as well. However, these Authentics are some of the only shoes that are wide enough without being too long, so I don't end up looking like a clown. They're very comfortable to wear with or without socks, and it looks absolutely killer. The white ones can even be dressed up a little if you keep them clean. My only small concern is that the ankle area might be a little loose for some, but personally I like a slightly looser ankle. And, as always, Zappos' awesome service got them to me in only three days. Thanks a bunch Zappos!
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Vans Slip-On, Converse Jack Purcell,
 2008-04-27 18:18:39 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
Austin
from New York City
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Great looking shoe!
These things are the most versatile piece of footwear you'll ever own, they go great with everything for an understated bit of style.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Nike 6.0, Emerica
 2008-04-22 07:10:17 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
from New Jersey
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Im cool now -
Ive been shuffling around in Keds forever and suddenly realized that they're still making Vans. Now I'm comfy, cool (not in the temperature sense, either) and all is right with the world. If you're trying to decide whether or not to buy these, you simply cannot go wrong.
However just keep in mind that they're not really "white" they're kinda cream. But other than that its a no brainer.
 2008-04-20 07:05:28 Vans Authentic Core Classics
Reviewer:
from South Dakota
Overall:
Comfort:
Look: Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Great Value -
I have a very particular teenage boy who cannot find any shoes his size in the color he wants. these came within 5 days and the shipping was free. Great value!
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